Saul Becerra

Saul Becerra serves as a key procurement lead within the Commanding Officer’s office (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. He oversees the procurement of mission-critical aerospace components, secure communications infrastructure, and advanced electronic assembly services essential to maintaining fleet readiness. His portfolio emphasizes engineering services and technical support for airborne sensor platforms, targeting capabilities that enhance situational awareness, signal integrity, and cyber-resilient data transmission across naval platforms. Becerra maintains strategic relationships with major defense primes such as Lockheed Martin Corporation and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, partnering with firms capable of delivering high-assurance electronic systems and rapid prototyping of mission-critical hardware. His contracting approach favors established vendors with proven track records in military-grade avionics and EW integration, while consistently integrating smaller, specialized suppliers to fill niche technical gaps. These partnerships are characterized by long-term technical collaboration and compliance with defense acquisition regulations, ensuring seamless integration of new capabilities into existing naval architectures. A defining feature of Becerra’s contracting strategy is his strong commitment to small business participation, with over 74% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs to foster innovation from emerging defense contractors, with a modest but deliberate allocation to 8(a) competed contracts. This pattern reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate a resilient supplier base capable of supporting rapid fielding and sustainment of next-generation naval systems. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 541519 for specialized computer services, 333923 for precision crane and hoist systems used in aircraft maintenance, and 339920 for ruggedized athletic and training equipment adapted for naval environments. These reflect a broader technical domain spanning embedded systems integration, mechanical support infrastructure, and field-deployable logistics solutions tailored to maritime operational demands.